Exclusion from school

Our ambition is for an inclusive system where every child and young person can thrive, be positively engaged, feel they belong and be included in suitable education. 

Suspensions from school can be for a fixed term (lunchtime, a half-day, day or number of days) or a permanent exclusion. Only the head (or acting head) has the right to suspend or exclude a child from school, and the parent/carer should be notified immediately. A suspension/exclusion letter should be then be sent to the parent/carer (and appropriate other parties) within one school day of the decision.

Guidance and support

• Reach hotline on 01743 255989 or 07816 204706
• Outshine
• Shropshire Learning Gateway suspension information
• DfE suspension guidance
• Shropshire SENDIASS

Please contact the Education Access Service on 01743 254397 to talk through any queries.